Maybe that Inrekor frame could be better suited to a replica of some older Gurgel still based on the rear-engined Volkswagen design, such as the X-12 or even the X-15.
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Originally Posted by Isaac Zachary
How was the rest wheel drive better suited than front wheel drive?
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Not only the weight bias is more favorable to moderate off-road conditions, the rear-wheel drive layout improves handling on tight corners as it leaves more space for the front wheels to steer due to the absence of halfshafts, a valuable asset for inner-city driving.
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The 50/50 weight distribution would have advantages at high speeds, but at low speeds on poor surfaces having now weight over the drive wheels seems to be better IMO.
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The 50-50 weight distribution is with the car unloaded. Once it's been loaded up, even if it's only the driver on board, the bias shifts toward the rear axle.